The Wool Cap (2004)
This film, originally made for tv, stars William H. Macy as a mute superintendent of a apartment building that is falling apart who becomes the unwilling guardian to a young girl with a bit of an attitude. The film is an updated and Americanized version of the 1962 feature film Gigot starring Jackie Gleason, who also wrote the original story.
Director: Steven Schachter
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: November 20, 2004
Cast
- William H. Macy - Gigot
- Ned Beatty - Gigot's Father
- Don Rickles - Ira
- Keke Palmer - Lou
- Cherise Boothe - Arleen
- Catherine O'Hara - Gloria
- Lucinda Davis - Jamal's Sister
- Isabelle Champeau - Flight attendant
Screenplay
- William H. Macy (Teleplay)
- Steven Schachter (Teleplay)
- Jackie Gleason (Story)
Cinematography: Guy Dufaux
Editing: Paul Dixon
Production: Dog Pond Productions, 20th Century Fox Television
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Steven Schachter
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Wool Cap about?
- This film, originally made for tv, stars William H. Macy as a mute superintendent of a apartment building that is falling apart who becomes the unwilling guardian to a young girl with a bit of an attitude. The film is an updated and Americanized version of the 1962 feature film Gigot starring Jackie Gleason, who also wrote the original story.
- Who directed The Wool Cap?
- The Wool Cap was directed by Steven Schachter.
- Who stars in The Wool Cap?
- The Wool Cap stars William H. Macy, Ned Beatty, Don Rickles, Keke Palmer, Cherise Boothe, Catherine O'Hara.
- How long is The Wool Cap?
- The Wool Cap has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is The Wool Cap?
- The Wool Cap is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Wool Cap produced?
- The Wool Cap was produced in United States of America.